Sparkman, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sparkman, Dallas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sparkman?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 88 days in the Dallas forecast zone and Dallas County — the most common reported hazard around Sparkman, mostly in May and April. Next come flash flooding (27 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 88 | Apr 2025 | Apr 3, 2014 · 2 deaths · $175,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jun 2026 | Sep 2, 2008 · $550,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2015 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | Feb 16, 2015 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Feb 2018 | May 1, 2011 · $1.8 million damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Jan 2014 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Dallas forecast zone and Dallas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sparkman get?
A normal year brings about 1.6 inches of snow to Sparkman, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sparkman weather station 1.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Sparkman?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 72 miles north-northeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Sparkman | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 72 mi north-northeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 116 mi south-southwest | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 128 mi northwest | 14,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Sparkman
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sparkman, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 1, 1997, which passed about 18 miles northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 16 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 172 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 14, 2023.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Sparkman's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Sparkman radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sparkman, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 72 miles north-northeast. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sparkman?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sparkman the lowest scan from KLZK is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sparkman free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Sparkman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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